During the contratc period, scheduled for three weeks, 400 sections of drill pipe, drill collars and heavy weight drill pipe were inspected by the SGS team of experts.
DEI was conducted by applying a wide portfolio of testing methods, including magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrate inspection, ultrasonic testing and visual inspection in compliance with T.H.Hill DS-1 Cat 3-5 and T.H.Hill DS-1 Cat 5 standards.
The inspection process detected defects and discontinuities to ensure the safety and reliability of the drilling equipment in time for rig mobilization in Egypt by early February.
Maersk Drilling, a part of the AP Moller Maersk Group, which is involved in a wide range of activities within the energy, shipbuilding, manufacturing and retail industries, sought a reliable inspection, verification, testing and certification company.
Maersk Drilling said with the help of SGS the drilling equipment was inspected rapidly, in good time for rig mobilization in Egypt and to the full satisfaction of the client.
